Gift cards have been giving a bad reputation for no apparent reason. I’ve heard people say it’s a “lazy” gift, but really, it’s the best kind of gift to get. Buying a gift is stressful — it’s part showing how well you know the receiver, part wondering how much money is appropriate to spend on it, and part doubting you once you’ve made the purchase. Gift cards eliminate this hassle. It puts the autonomy back in the receiver’s hand, but with a little help.

When it comes to what gift card to choose, iTunes gift cards and Google Play gift cards trump the rest, simply because of the vast variety of exciting, useful things you can get with it Studies have shown that gift cards — and in particular, iTunes and Google Play gift cards — are less likely to go to waste than any other gifts. There’s so much to choose from when you get one of these cards — books, movies, music, apps, you can even buy a subscription gift card instead of a once off purchase. Aside from the brand names, there are a few differences between the iTunes and Google Play gift cards.

What They Sell

Most people are aware that both stores sell apps, music, TV shows, and movies, but the iTunes store has more content. Audiobooks, podcasts, and music videos are also available on the iTunes store, while Google Play sells ebooks, magazine subscriptions, and topical web feeds. The Google Store also sells Google accessories and hardware.

What’s in their Library

Both digital media stores have vast catalogs, but when it comes to the trifecta of purchases — music, movies, and TV shows — the iTunes store surpasses Google Play. Google Play trumps iTunes is in the eBook store section with over 5 million books (making it the largest eBook store in the world) and 1900 newsstand features from both free and paid publications. However, with more than 20 000 podcasts and 1 million audiobooks, Apple make up for this.

What They Charge

While most individual songs have similar prices, you’ll find that albums in the iTunes store have totally different prices. No one store is cheaper than the other — it all depends on what you’re buying. In terms of music, the iTunes store is a little more expensive as most songs are sold for $1.29, while with Google Play you can more songs priced at $0.99 and $0.69, or even free.A lot of people still think that the iTunes store only works on iOs devices and the Google Play store only works on Android devices. The iTunes store can be installed on Mac and Windows PCs, and Apple Music can even be downloaded onto an Android phone. Likewise, Google Play Music, Movies, TV, and books can also operate on iOs devices.

A lot of people still think that the iTunes store only works on iOs devices and the Google Play store only works on Android devices. The iTunes store can be installed on Mac and Windows PCs, and Apple Music can even be downloaded onto an Android phone. Likewise, Google Play Music, Movies, TV, and books can also operate on iOs devices.

Now that DRM (Digital Rights Management) have been removed from both stores, you’re able to burn, copy, and even edit songs. TV shows and movies, however, are still protected and movies purchased on the iTunes store can only be played on Apple devices while movies purchased on Google Play can be watched on the Google Play website or an Android device.The best thing about getting an iTunes gift card or Google Play gift card as a present is that what you do with it is totally up to you To make sure that you’re getting the most out of it, try to use it as soon as possible. And then look at things you’ve been wanting for a while. Is it a book? A game? A TV show you’ve been itching to watch? To make it easier, write everything you want from the store down. You can even divide it into categories for books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps. If you have more than one thing in each category, have a look at the prices and some of the reviews. If one thing blows your budget by more than half, remove it.

The best thing about getting an iTunes gift card or Google Play gift card as a present is that what you do with it is totally up to you To make sure that you’re getting the most out of it, try to use it as soon as possible. And then look at things you’ve been wanting for a while. Is it a book? A game? A TV show you’ve been itching to watch? To make it easier, write everything you want from the store down. You can even divide it into categories for books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps. If you have more than one thing in each category, have a look at the prices and some of the reviews. If one thing blows your budget by more than half, remove it.Once you’ve narrowed down your prospects, think of how often you’ll often you’ll use it. If it’s a game that takes hours, but you only have 20 minutes on the subway, then remove it Use the entire account balance and don’t let a few dollars go to waste. You can purchase songs for as little as $0.69c, so make the most out of your gift card. When it comes to iTunes and Google play gift cards, there is simply no limit to how much fun you can achieve.

Once you’ve narrowed down your prospects, think of how often you’ll often you’ll use it. If it’s a game that takes hours, but you only have 20 minutes on the subway, then remove it Use the entire account balance and don’t let a few dollars go to waste. You can purchase songs for as little as $0.69c, so make the most out of your gift card. When it comes to iTunes and Google play gift cards, there is simply no limit to how much fun you can achieve.